Middleton, ID
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Middleton is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Canyon County, ID. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, wildfire, and heat wave.
Storm events near Middleton
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Middleton's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Middleton itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Canyon County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Middleton along with the rest of the county, not a Middleton-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 92.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 80.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 78.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 89.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 20.8 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 5.6 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 26 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 20.9 | Very Low |
| Hail | 46.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 73.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 31.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 84.9 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 68.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 68.7 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 97 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Canyon County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Middleton, ID at risk of?
Middleton is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Canyon County, where Middleton is located, are winter weather, wildfire, and heat wave.
What is Middleton's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Canyon County, where Middleton is located, scoring 97 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Middleton a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Middleton carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Canyon County.
Has Middleton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 12 hail, 17 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Middleton since 2016.